Wilbur Ray Rowland, 72 of Elkton, died Wednesday, December 14, 2016 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. Born in Havre de Grace, MD, on March 9, 1944, he was the son of the late Willard and Ruby (Farmer) Rowland. He served his country proudly during Vietnam in the Army. Wilbur was an auctioneer and antique dealer. He was a loving husband, wonderful father and grandfather. Survivors include his loving wife: Anita Rowland; their children: Wilbur R. Rowland Jr., Amanda Blankley (Shawn) all of Elkton, and Shannon Rowland (RJ) of Smyrna, DE; 4 grandchildren: Brandon (Ali), Mya, Jozee and Connor; 4 brothers: James Rowland (Wanda), Wilmer Rowland (Hazel), Charles Rowland (Debbie), Jerry Rowland (Naomi); 2 sisters: Sandy Reed (Bill) and Joyce Collins (Ronnie); and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services, conducted by Rev. Calvin Woodring will be held Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 3:00 pm at New Beginnings Christian Fellowship, 790 East Old Philadelphia Road, Elkton. A memorial reception will be held immediately after the service at Bay Church, 2248 Pulaski Highway, North East. In Wilbur’s memory, we ask you do a kind gesture and pay it forward. For condolences, please visit HYPERLINK "http://www.crouchfuneralhome.com" www.crouchfuneralhome.com. Comments are closed.
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